Etsy (ETSY) CAO nets 1,993 shares after RSU vesting and tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Etsy Inc.’s chief accounting officer Merilee Buckley reported routine equity compensation activity. On April 1, 2026, restricted stock units vested and were settled into 3,120 shares of common stock, corresponding 1-for-1 with the units.
To cover tax withholding obligations tied to this vesting and settlement, 1,127 shares of common stock were withheld at $49.97 per share. After these transactions, Buckley directly held 1,993 shares of Etsy common stock. The restricted stock units vest in scheduled quarterly or semi-annual installments as long as employment conditions, including certain retirement eligibility provisions, are satisfied.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
3,120 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
6 txns
Insider
Buckley Merilee
Role
CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 730 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 651 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 899 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 840 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,120 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,127 | $49.97 | $56K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 5,842 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 3,120 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares of common stock acquired upon the vesting of restricted stock units. This transaction reported represents the withholding of shares by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of the restricted stock units. Represents restricted stock units which correspond 1-for-1 with common stock. The restricted stock units vest in 16 equal quarterly installments, beginning on July 1, 2024, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date and has no expiration date. The restricted stock units vest in 12 equal quarterly installments, beginning on July 1, 2025, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date and has no expiration date. The restricted stock units vest in 8 equal semi-annual installments, beginning on October 1, 2022, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on each vesting date and has no expiration date. The restricted stock units vest in 8 equal semi-annual installments, beginning on October 1, 2023, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date and has no expiration date.
Key Figures
Shares acquired via RSU vesting: 3,120 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 1,127 shares
Tax withholding price: $49.97 per share
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6 metrics
Shares acquired via RSU vesting
3,120 shares
Common stock from restricted stock units on April 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
1,127 shares
Tax withholding related to RSU vesting on April 1, 2026
Tax withholding price
$49.97 per share
Price used for 1,127 withheld shares
Shares held after transactions
1,993 shares
Directly owned Etsy common stock post-transaction
Derivative exercises
4 transactions, 3,120 shares
RSU exercises/conversions reported with code M
Tax withholding transactions
1,127 shares in 1 transaction
Code F disposition for tax obligations
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, retirement eligible, semi-annual installments, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Shares of common stock acquired upon the vesting of restricted stock units."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withholding of shares by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations"
retirement eligible financial
"provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date"
semi-annual installments financial
"The restricted stock units vest in 8 equal semi-annual installments, beginning on October 1, 2022"
quarterly installments financial
"The restricted stock units vest in 16 equal quarterly installments, beginning on July 1, 2024"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Etsy (ETSY) report for Merilee Buckley?
Etsy reported that chief accounting officer Merilee Buckley had restricted stock units vest into 3,120 shares of common stock. These shares reflect routine equity compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
What does transaction code M mean in the Etsy (ETSY) Form 4 for Merilee Buckley?
Transaction code M indicates the exercise or conversion of a derivative security, here restricted stock units. For Merilee Buckley, it reflects RSUs converting 1-for-1 into shares of Etsy common stock upon vesting.
How do Merilee Buckley’s Etsy (ETSY) restricted stock units vest over time?
Her restricted stock units vest in equal installments on a quarterly or semi-annual schedule, beginning on dates such as July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025. Vesting generally requires continued employment or meeting specified retirement-eligibility conditions.
Was Merilee Buckley’s Etsy (ETSY) Form 4 an open-market stock sale?
No. The filing shows RSUs vesting into common stock and shares withheld for taxes. There were no open-market purchase or sale transactions reported in this Form 4 for Merilee Buckley.